Indeed. Facebook does not allow threads that track a project (or phenomena) over time, and does not provide the anonymity that Brooklynian did. ...however, it has become almost impossible to attract users to a standalone site. Brooklynian had a great run, but now no longer serves a need or audience.

I don't think there is enough demand. ...Brooklynian was successful largely as a result of people's fascination with the technology, and a desire to get help navigating a "new" neighborhood. Now, such wants no longer exist. ....it had a great run.

For a while, we also had a lot of posters who felt that "we" could (and should) collectively use our "power" to change this neighborhood in positive ways that retained its character AND its long term residents. They didn't seem to understand how little "we" had in common with each other and how we too were subject to the laws of supply and demand. ...they failed to understand that Means + Preferences = Business Mix. ...and that housing is a business, just like bars, grocery stores, restaurants, etc.

The somewhat-quarterly neighborhood beer drinking events will likely continue. ...they will be advertised in the large Facebook group that serves Western Crown Heights: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172188886172815/ ....not the very small Brooklynian Facebook group.

Though I seldom posted, I enjoyed this site for many years. I will miss the updates on properties, the prospecting of new watering holes, and keeping up-to-date on change within this great county. Thank you.